Stephenson Steam Railway

Stephenson Steam Railway is a museum in North Tyneside housing a collection of historic steam locomotives and vintage train carriages. Visitors can ride heritage trains along a four-mile route that passes through tunnels and former industrial areas of the North East.

The museum honors George Stephenson, credited as the founder of the modern railway, and displays locomotives from the 1800s including the Newcastle-built Puffing Billy from 1816. These engines were central to the industrial growth of northern England.

Managed by North East Museums on behalf of North Tyneside Council, the facility preserves regional industrial heritage and provides educational programs for schools and community groups throughout the year.

The site opens on weekends and Thursdays during school holidays and offers free entry with parking nearby. Walking around the grounds is straightforward, and group visits are welcome with advance arrangements.

Visitors ride in 1950s-era carriages pulled by vintage diesel engines along routes once used for coal transport. These journeys follow tracks that shaped the lives of miners and railway workers in the region.

Location: North Tyneside

Address: Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Ln, Wallsend, North Shields NE29 8DX

Phone: 01912777135

Website: https://stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 55.01666,-1.49742

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:01